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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg Guide

Last updated 2026-04-21 UTC

IATABSL
ICAOLFSB
LocationBâle / Mulhouse, France
Current Local Time UTC+1

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is the world's only binational airport, jointly administered by France and the Swiss canton of Basel-City under a 1949 international convention. It sits on French territory near Saint-Louis, Alsace, yet includes a dedicated Swiss sector with its own entry and exit procedures. The airport carries dual IATA codes — BSL for the Swiss sector and MLH for the French sector.

The airport handled 8.9 million passengers in 2024, reaching 98% of pre-pandemic levels. Over 30 airlines serve more than 100 scheduled destinations from the single terminal. easyJet Switzerland operates its largest base here, accounting for roughly 40% of weekly departures. Lufthansa, Air France, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus are among the other major carriers.

The airport is located 7 km northwest of Basel city center and about 20 km from Mulhouse, making it a convenient gateway for the broader Upper Rhine region spanning France, Switzerland, and Germany. It operates two concrete runways and has been in continuous commercial service since 1946.

🅿️ Parking

6 options
  • EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
  • Valetparking
  • Blue Valet
  • Adopark
  • Bluepark

For full details, see our complete EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

10 options
  • National
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Thrifty
  • RENTSCAPE Location de voiture
  • Alamo
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt

For full details, see our complete EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

1 option
  • Swissport International

For full details, see our complete EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg lounges guide.

🏨 Hotels

9 options
  • Mercure Bâle Mulhouse Aéroport
  • ibis Styles Bâle-Mulhouse Aéroport
  • Captain Hôtel
  • B&B Hotel
  • ibis Aéroport Bâle Mulhouse
  • Hotel Berlioz
  • Airport Hotel Basel
  • Aparthotel Adagio Access Saint-Louis Bâle
  • Hotel Jenny

For full details, see our complete EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg hotels guide.

🚌 Shuttles

2 options
  • FlixBus
  • Freiburger Reisedienst

For full details, see our complete EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg shuttles guide.

🚇 Public Transport

3 options

Find 3 public transport options at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg.

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🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • TerminalMixed

    easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, KLM, British Airways, SunExpress

🏙️ Nearby cities

3 cities
  • Basel7 km southeast
  • Mulhouse22 km northwest
  • Freiburg im Breisgau69 km north

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20248.9M
Runways2
Opened1946
Coordinates47.60°, 7.52°
Operated ByL'Administration de l'Aéroport de Bâle-Mulhouse (jointly administered by France and the Swiss canton of Basel-City)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg uses the following codes: IATA: BSL, ICAO: LFSB. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg located?

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is located in Bâle / Mulhouse, France. The airport coordinates are 47.6007°, 7.5211°.

What services are available at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg?

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg offers: 5 parking options, 10 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 9 nearby hotels, 2 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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